The Specials

The Specials’ “War Crimes” critiques global conflict with reggae-infused rhythm, while Red Box’s “For America” disguises sharp geopolitical commentary in pop accessibility. Altered Images’ “Happy Birthday” blends mischievous new wave charm…

The Specials, Peter Tosh, James Brown, Ian Dury, Queen, Blondie, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Sweet, Foreigner, Patti Smith, Slade, The Blues Brothers

'The Specials' is their eponymous and debut album featuring 'A Message to You, Rudy,' produced by Elvis Costello and released on October 19, 1979 by 2 Tone

The Specials' 'More Specials' is their second album produced by Dave Jordan and bend member Jerry Dammers and released on October 4, 1980 by 2 Tone

Kid 'N Play, Stetsasonic, Bobby Byrd, Wreckx N Effect, Newcleus, London Boys, Stephanie Mills, Jerry Harrison, The Specials, Gloria Estefan, S'Express, Stevie Wonder

Spandau Ballet, The Specials, Paul McCartney, Elton John, Depeche Mode, Haircut 100, Huey Lewis And The News, Silver Bullet, Robert Plant, a~ha, Saxon, Kate Bush

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Steve Miller Band, The Specials, Echo & The Bunnymen, Kate Bush, Thomas Dolby, Duran Duran, Tears For Fears, The The, Falco, The Art Company, Red Box, A-ha

Céline Dion, Wet Wet Wet, Charlotte Nilsson, Mary J. Blige, Let Loose, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, The Fat Lady Sings, Taylor Dayne, Richard Marx, Sade, Jade

Cookie Crew, David Joseph, Smiley Culture, Kajagoogoo, The Power Station, Amazulu, Toni Basil, The Specials, Kon Kan, John Foxx, The Darling Buds, Cyndi Lauper

The page spotlights standout tracks like The Specials’ urgent "Too Much Too Young," critiquing societal norms with sharp ska rhythms, and XTC’s quirky "Senses Working Overtime," blending medieval melodies with pop. Echo & The Bunnymen’s…

The text takes us through standout tracks of the late ’70s and ’80s, beginning with The Specials' ska anthem "A Message to You Rudy," its sharp brass and youthful grit resonating amidst UK turmoil. LL Cool J’s raw “I Can’t Live Without My…

From Amy Winehouse (incidentally her birthday is today), you know mostly "Rehab" "Valerie" or "Back To Black"

But there is more. More like the other people's songs she has covered; other people being The Beatles, Michael Jackson, The

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Starting and ending with 'Hey Jude' made famous by The Beatles, we made a playlist powered by Hittin'Around. It has Chuck Berry, John Holt, Baba Yaga, Surfaris and many more.